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Brazilian Bookcases

BRAZILIAN FURNITURE

More often than not, vintage mid-century Brazilian furniture designs, with their gleaming wood, soft leathers and inviting shapes, share a sensuous, unique quality that distinguishes them from the more rectilinear output of American and Scandinavian makers of the same era.

Commencing in the 1940s and '50s, a group of architects and designers transformed the local cultural landscape in Brazil, merging the modernist vernacular popular in Europe and the United States with the South American country's traditional techniques and indigenous materials.

Key mid-century influencers on Brazilian furniture design include natives Oscar NiemeyerSergio Rodrigues and José Zanine Caldas as well as such European immigrants as Joaquim TenreiroJean Gillon and Jorge Zalszupin. These creators frequently collaborated; for instance, Niemeyer, an internationally acclaimed architect, commissioned many of them to furnish his residential and institutional buildings.

The popularity of Brazilian modern furniture has made household names of these designers and other greats. Their particular brand of modernism is characterized by an émigré point of view (some were Lithuanian, German, Polish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, and Italian), a preference for highly figured indigenous Brazilian woods, a reverence for nature as an inspiration and an atelier or small-production mentality.

Hallmarks of Brazilian mid-century design include smooth, sculptural forms and the use of native woods like rosewoodjacaranda and pequi. The work of designers today exhibits many of the same qualities, though with a marked interest in exploring new materials (witness the Campana Brothers' stuffed-animal chairs) and an emphasis on looking inward rather than to other countries for inspiration.

Find a collection of vintage Brazilian furniture on 1stDibs that includes chairssofastables and more.

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Place of Origin: Brazilian
The Mono-Leg Architectural Bookshelf in Brazilian hardwood
The Mono-Leg Architectural Bookshelf in Brazilian hardwood

The Mono-Leg Architectural Bookshelf in Brazilian hardwood

By Amilcar Oliveira

Located in São Paulo, SP

The Mono-Pé Bookshelf is a natural evolution of the Mono-Pé console, a signature design by Brazilian studio am.o atelier. Based on the same structural principle — a single central ax...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Minimalist Brazilian Shelf System  'Carlos' by Samuel Lamas
Minimalist Brazilian Shelf System  'Carlos' by Samuel Lamas

Minimalist Brazilian Shelf System 'Carlos' by Samuel Lamas

By Samuel Lamas

Located in Brasilia, DF

Carlos Shelf by Samuel Lamas, 2022 The Carlos Shelf by Samuel Lamas is a testament to the architectural finesse and modernist ethos of Brazilian design. This shelf unit, composed of...

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2010s Minimalist Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s
Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s

Bookshelf by Joaquim Tenreiro, Brazilian Midcentury, 1960s

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

A prolific and gifted designer, Joaquim Tenreiro (1906–1992) masterfully laid the groundwork for modern living in Brazil through his furniture and interiors. Born in Portugal and tra...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

D33, Bookcase by Cultivado Em Casa
D33, Bookcase by Cultivado Em Casa

D33, Bookcase by Cultivado Em Casa

Located in Geneve, CH

D33 - bookcase by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 70 x 40 x 80 cm Materials: D33 foam, acrylic paint, acrylic resin, carbon steel. Also available: different colors The D33 coll...

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2010s Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Resin

Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Units by Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Units by Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Units by Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s

By Ernesto Hauner

Located in New York, NY

Designed in Brazil in the 1960s, this modular bookshelf by Ernesto Hauner exemplifies the disciplined elegance and material sophistication that define Brazilian mid-century modern de...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Step Bookcase by Doimo Brasil
Step Bookcase by Doimo Brasil

Step Bookcase by Doimo Brasil

Located in Geneve, CH

Step Bookcase by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 100 x D 30 x H 200 cm Materials: Structure: Aged steel, Shelf: Veneer or lacquer. With the intention of...

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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern
Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern

Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This stunning wall unit is a fine example of Joaquim Tenreiro's work, which is an emblematic master of the mid-20th century modern Brazilian furniture design. Tenreiro is often celeb...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Imbuia

Brazilian Modern Bookshelf in Ebonized Pau Marfim with Bronze Sabots, Valerio
Brazilian Modern Bookshelf in Ebonized Pau Marfim with Bronze Sabots, Valerio

Brazilian Modern Bookshelf in Ebonized Pau Marfim with Bronze Sabots, Valerio

Located in New York, NY

A refined example of Brazilian modernist restraint, this 1950s bookshelf by Móveis Valério pairs architectural clarity with material precision. The structure is executed in solid ebo...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950
Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950

Joaquim Tenreiro Bookshelf, Rosewood Veneers, Brazilian Mid-Century Modern, 1950

By Joaquim Tenreiro

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the 1950s, this bookshelf is a rare example of his refined approach to proportion and material. Recently restored according to its original specificat...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Cross Bookcase by Alva Design
Cross Bookcase by Alva Design

Cross Bookcase by Alva Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Cross Bookcase by Alva Design Materials: MDF veneered in natural wood, Tempered glass 12mm Dimensions: w 141 x h 182 x d 41,2 cm Finishing: Cristal glass Wood (availa...

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2010s Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

Low Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil
Low Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil

Low Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil

Located in Geneve, CH

Low Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 150 x D 30 x H 65 cm Materials: Structure: painted metal, Top: leather, Shelf: venner. With the intention of providing good tas...

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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Geraldo de Barros MF-710 bookcases Unilabor Brazil 1955
Geraldo de Barros MF-710 bookcases Unilabor Brazil 1955

Geraldo de Barros MF-710 bookcases Unilabor Brazil 1955

By Unilabor, Geraldo de Barros

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

This rare pair of MF-710 bookcases, designed by Geraldo de Barros (1923-1998) and manufactured by Unilabor, Brazil, in 1955, is an outstanding example of mid-century Brazilian modern...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Unit by Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Unit by Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Unit by Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s

By Ernesto Hauner

Located in New York, NY

Designed in Brazil in the 1960s, this modular bookshelf by Ernesto Hauner exemplifies the disciplined elegance and material sophistication that define Brazilian mid-century modern de...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Francesco Scapinelli “Novo Rumo” Bookcase, Brazil Mid-Century Modern, 1960
Francesco Scapinelli “Novo Rumo” Bookcase, Brazil Mid-Century Modern, 1960

Francesco Scapinelli “Novo Rumo” Bookcase, Brazil Mid-Century Modern, 1960

By Novo Rumo

Located in Curitiba, PR

A refined and authentic example of Brazilian modern design, this Novo Rumo bookcase was designed by Francesco Scapinelli in the early 1960s and crafted in solid jacarandá (Brazilian ...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Bookshelf with Rosewood Veneers by Brazilian company Celina Decorações, 1960s
Bookshelf with Rosewood Veneers by Brazilian company Celina Decorações, 1960s

Bookshelf with Rosewood Veneers by Brazilian company Celina Decorações, 1960s

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in New York, NY

Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this Rosewood bookshelf has a robust and elaborate structure. Built with four columns, two drawer modules, and one cabinet module, it can ...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Moveis Cimo, Bookcase/ Vitrine, c. 1960, Brazilian Design
Moveis Cimo, Bookcase/ Vitrine, c. 1960, Brazilian Design

Moveis Cimo, Bookcase/ Vitrine, c. 1960, Brazilian Design

By Moveis Cimo

Located in PARIS, FR

Wooden bookcase by Imbuia's wood, an exotic species of Brazil very appreciated for its warm natural hue and the finesse of its grain. This room has two sliding doors in Imporia wood ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Hardwood

Glass Shelves "Cross" by Alva Design, Contemporary Brazilian Design
Glass Shelves "Cross" by Alva Design, Contemporary Brazilian Design

Glass Shelves "Cross" by Alva Design, Contemporary Brazilian Design

By Alva Design

Located in New York, NY

This furniture came from the inversion of an idea, which was to create a shelf that reminds us of a "drusas", typical formations of some mineral crystals in which the contrast betwee...

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2010s Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Wood

"Mare" Outdoor Boockcase in Aluminum and Natural Teak Wood  60
"Mare" Outdoor Boockcase in Aluminum and Natural Teak Wood  60

"Mare" Outdoor Boockcase in Aluminum and Natural Teak Wood 60

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

The Mare bookcase is Inspired by the movement of the sea waves coming and going from the waves. The bookcase brings in its design the lightness and elegance of the tubes and perfora...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Bookcase 'Adolpho' by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, Brazil, 1960s
Bookcase 'Adolpho' by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, Brazil, 1960s

Bookcase 'Adolpho' by Sergio Rodrigues for OCA, Brazil, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Antwerp, BE

Cabinet designed by Sergio Rodrigues and crafted by OCA in Brazil during the 1960s. This timeless piece embodies the essence of mid-century modern design with its rich jacaranda wood...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Wood

Sergio Rodrigues Pair of bookcases Manufactured by Oca Brasil, 1960
Sergio Rodrigues Pair of bookcases Manufactured by Oca Brasil, 1960

Sergio Rodrigues Pair of bookcases Manufactured by Oca Brasil, 1960

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sergio Rodrigues Pair of bookcases Manufactured by Oca Brasil, 1960 Jacaranda wood, brass trim From the archives of Side Gallery, Barcelona Measurements 102 cm x 22,22 cm x...

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1960s Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Sergio Rodrigues Bookcase Model Adolpho, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960
Sergio Rodrigues Bookcase Model Adolpho, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960

Sergio Rodrigues Bookcase Model Adolpho, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in L’ISLE-SUR-LA-SORGUE, FR

Excellent condition. Designed by Sergio Rodrigues and manufactured by OCA in Brazil in the 1960s, the "Adolpho" bookcase perfectly embodies the aesthetic of mid-century modern desig...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Jacaranda

Bookcase model “Adolpho”
Bookcase model “Adolpho”

Bookcase model “Adolpho”

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Barcelona, ES

Bookcase model “Adolpho” Manufactured by Sergio Rodrigues Brazil, 1960 Jacaranda, leather panels Measurements 203 x 43 x 210h cm 79,9 x 16,9 x 82,7h in

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1960s Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Jacaranda

Wall Bookcase by Doimo Brasil
Wall Bookcase by Doimo Brasil

Wall Bookcase by Doimo Brasil

Located in Geneve, CH

Wall Bookcase by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 100 x D 30 x H 200 cm Materials: Structure: Aged steel, Shelf: Veneer or lacquer. With the intention of providing good taste and per...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

L'Atelier Bookcase in Brazilian Rosewood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s
L'Atelier Bookcase in Brazilian Rosewood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s

L'Atelier Bookcase in Brazilian Rosewood by Jorge Zalszupin, 1960s

By L'Atelier San Paulo, Jorge Zalszupin

Located in New York, NY

This Rosewood Bookcase, designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) and manufactured by L'Atelier in the 1960s, is a great way to have the diversity of different tones of Rosewood in jus...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood, Cork

"Mare" Outdoor Boockcase in Aluminum and Natural Teak Wood
"Mare" Outdoor Boockcase in Aluminum and Natural Teak Wood

"Mare" Outdoor Boockcase in Aluminum and Natural Teak Wood

By Studio Marta Manente

Located in Centro, RS

The Mare bookcase is Inspired by the movement of the sea waves coming and going from the waves. The bookcase brings in its design the lightness and elegance of the tubes and perforated aluminum sheet. The shelves and organizing boxes...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1954
Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1954

Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1954

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

A bookshelf with an integrated bar was produced by Forma Móveis e objetos de Arte, founded in 1950 by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler. Constructed from solid wood with Rosewood ve...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1954
Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1954

Mid-Century Modern Bookshelf by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, 1954

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

Designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, this bookshelf is an important piece produced by Forma Móveis e objetos de Arte, the pioneering vanguard of Brazilian modernism founded in...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s
Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s

Mid-Century Modern Bookcase by Sergio Rodrigues, 1960s

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in New York, NY

A solid bookshelf produced by Oca in the mid-1960s, designed by Sergio Rodrigues. This piece features mid-century design with clean lines and a focus on functionality. Made of solid ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Brazilian Modern Bookshelf in Caviúna wood, Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1950s
Brazilian Modern Bookshelf in Caviúna wood, Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1950s

Brazilian Modern Bookshelf in Caviúna wood, Carlo Hauner for Forma, 1950s

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler

Located in New York, NY

An early and architecturally disciplined example of Brazilian modernism by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner for Forma S.A., executed in solid caviúna with caviúna veneer. Designed circ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Hardwood

Rosewood Wall Bookshelf by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s
Rosewood Wall Bookshelf by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s

Rosewood Wall Bookshelf by Celina Decorações, Brazilian Mid-Century, 1960s

By Celina Decoracoes

Located in New York, NY

Produced in the 1960s by Celina Decorações, this wall bookshelf has a minimalist design, enhanced by its beautiful rosewood veneers. It has three shelves with “T”-shaped lateral deta...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Rosewood

Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Unit n Hardwood, Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s
Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Unit n Hardwood, Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s

Brazilian Modern Modular Shelving Unit n Hardwood, Ernesto Hauner, Brazil, 1960s

By Ernesto Hauner

Located in New York, NY

Designed in Brazil in the 1960s, this modular bookshelf by Ernesto Hauner exemplifies the disciplined elegance and material sophistication that define Brazilian mid-century modern de...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Brass

Cafofo Shelves by Mameluca
Cafofo Shelves by Mameluca

Cafofo Shelves by Mameluca

Located in Geneve, CH

Cafofo shelves by Mameluca Material:Various Brazilian reclaimed wood & acrylic & carbon steel Dimensions: D125 x W60 x H195 cm Favela (slum) was a place of high inspiration for ...

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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Display Bookcase in Wood and Red Lacquer – 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Display Bookcase in Wood and Red Lacquer – 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Display Bookcase in Wood and Red Lacquer – 1950s

Located in LYON, FR

Mid-Century Modern Brazilian Display Bookcase in Wood and Red Lacquer – 1950s Maison Lecan presents this rare modernist bookcase straight from 1950s Brazil. An architectural stateme...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Imbuia

José Zanine Caldas 'Attr.' Small Bookcase, Brazil, 1960s
José Zanine Caldas 'Attr.' Small Bookcase, Brazil, 1960s

José Zanine Caldas 'Attr.' Small Bookcase, Brazil, 1960s

By José Zanine Caldas

Located in Utrecht, NL

This bookcase is made out of thick plywood and features a sculptural and raw look that give it a lot of character. The sides have rounded out edges that are wider at the base and...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Set of 2 Symbiotic Shelves by Mameluca
Set of 2 Symbiotic Shelves by Mameluca

Set of 2 Symbiotic Shelves by Mameluca

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Symbiotic shelves by Mameluca Material: Brazilian Wood: Cedro marinheiro, Jequitibá Rosa, Vinhático,Roxinho, Braúna aço inoxidável ; stainless steel. Dimensions: D40 x W10...

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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Teteia, Wall Shelve by Cultivado Em Casa
Teteia, Wall Shelve by Cultivado Em Casa

Teteia, Wall Shelve by Cultivado Em Casa

Located in Geneve, CH

Thethea - wall shelve by Cultivado Em Casa Dimensions: 50 x 38 x 140 cm Materials: MDF, carbon steel. Painting in Duco paint Teteia is a suspended bookcase...

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2010s Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Symbiotic Shelf by Mameluca
Symbiotic Shelf by Mameluca

Symbiotic Shelf by Mameluca

Located in Geneve, CH

Symbiotic shelf by Mameluca Material: brazilian wood: Cedro marinheiro, Jequitibá Rosa, Vinhático, Roxinho, Braúna aço inoxidável; stainless steel. Dimensions: D 40 x W 100 x H 200...

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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Stainless Steel

Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil
Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil

Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil

Located in Geneve, CH

Frame Bookcase by Doimo Brasil Dimensions: W 100 x D 30 x H 200 cm Materials: Structure: Aged steel, Shelf: Veneer or lacquer. With the intention of providing good taste and pe...

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2010s Post-Modern Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Steel

Modular Bookcase by Andrew de Freitas
Modular Bookcase by Andrew de Freitas

Modular Bookcase by Andrew de Freitas

Located in São Paulo, BR

The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Bookcase model "MF-710" by Geraldo de Barros
Bookcase model "MF-710" by Geraldo de Barros

Bookcase model "MF-710" by Geraldo de Barros

By Geraldo de Barros

Located in Barcelona, ES

Bookcase model “MF-710” Manufactured by Unilabor Brasil, 1954 Jacaranda, formica, painted metal and brass Measurements 103 cm x 43,1 cm x 200h cm 44,5 in x 17 in x 78,7h in Literatur...

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1950s Vintage Brazilian Bookcases

Materials

Metal, Brass